Mountains & hills · South West England
Tyneham Cap
In or near Kimmeridge.
Tyneham Cap — a hill or mountain in england south east.
John Allan — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–8 h
- Best time of year
- Late spring – early autumn (May–Oct)
- Nearest railway station
- Norden · 7.2 km
- Dog-friendly
About
A British hill or mountain, named on Ordnance Survey maps and walked by hill-baggers. Tyneham Cap is a named hill or mountain in england south east, recorded in the GeoNames UK gazetteer. British landmarks of this type are typically marked on Ordnance Survey maps and recorded in the national gazetteer for cartographic and navigational reference. Coordinates and feature classification are sourced from the GeoNames open dataset.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: South Dorset Coast SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Dorset
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Tyneham Cap is a mountain located in South-East England. It is known for its scenic views and natural landscapes. The area offers walking trails suitable for various skill levels, allowing visitors to explore the surrounding countryside. The mountain is situated near the coastline, providing a unique blend of coastal and inland environments.
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- Coordinates
- 50.6171, -2.1541
- District
- Dorset
- Parish
- Kimmeridge
- Postcode
- BH20 5PF
- Parliamentary constituency
- South Dorset
- Nearest railway station
- Norden — 7.2 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-12612241 (CC BY 4.0)
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Tyneham Cap?
- Tyneham Cap is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode BH20 5PF), in the parish of Kimmeridge.
- What is Tyneham Cap?
- Tyneham Cap — a hill or mountain in england south east.
- How do I get to Tyneham Cap?
- The nearest railway station is Norden, about 7.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode BH20 5PF.
- Is Tyneham Cap a protected site?
- Yes — Tyneham Cap is part of the South Dorset Coast SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Dorset National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Tyneham Cap?
- The nearest railway station is Norden, about 7.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BH20 5PF.